Comparative for in a determined or resolute manner
“We persistently work toward our goals.”
Comparative for in a constant or continuous manner
“The tenant was persistently late in paying rent, but his previous landlord never complained.”
Comparative for in a manner that never ends
“As you walk along the cliff, you stare down into the waves washing over the rocks, incessantly, persistently, until the end of time.”
Comparative for at frequent or regular intervals
“The browser would persistently try to install other malicious software by taking over my mouse.”
Comparative for in a manner that is fixed and never changing
Comparative for continuing steadily and persistently unabated
Comparative for in a forceful or powerful manner
Comparative for in an insistent manner
Comparative for without the possibility of stopping or prevention
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